Today's Objectives

RL.10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop and advance the plot and theme.
RL.10.4 Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
RL.10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States.
RL.10.10 Read and comprehend grade-level text.

‍‍Anchor Text: //Cry, The Beloved Country// by Alan Paton
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Chapters 11-13

Students will work in small groups. Each group is assigned a chapter.

For each chapter, find an example of 2 of the following literary tools:

  • Foreshadowing
  • Symbolism of Light and Dark
  • Metaphor

Complete your papers as follows:

Literary Tool

Text Detail

(Include Page Number)

Explanation

Example: Metaphor
Quote the text! (Put the page number in parenthesis!)
Explain how this quote is an example of the literary tool you labeled it. Why is it important to the story?




Discuss Chapters 11-13

Discuss the questions for chapters 11-13.

Homework

Read and answer the reading questions for chapters 14-17 by Friday. We will have a quiz over Book I on Friday.